Communication
- Mandarin is currently spoken by nearly one-fifth of the world's
population. Mandarin speakers can be found in Mainland China, Taiwan,
and diasporic Chinese communities throughout Southeast Asia, North
and South America, and Europe. Since China is of one of the five
permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, Chinese
is also an "official"
UN language (along with English, French, Spanish, and German).
Cultural Knowledge
- Learning Chinese opens up a unique window into one of the world's
most ancient civilizations. As soon as you begin studying the Chinese
language, you begin learning about Chinese history, cultural values,
philosophical and religious beliefs, and aesthetic traditions.
And the more proficient you become, the more you will be able to
appreciate and understand China's past and present.
- Try this website to learn about China's culture and history:
China's
Cultural Legacies
Career Opportunities
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The People's Republic of China currently boasts the fastest
growing economy in the world and is widely expected to become
a major geopolitical force in the new Millennium. Graduates with
proficiency in Mandarin will be well- positioned for jobs in
government, international relations, finance, tourism, translation,
teaching and much, much more.
- Try this website to learn about business opportunities in China.
Chinese
Export Database
Other Reasons
- Chinese civilization of 6000 years is one of the oldest and
richest in the world.
- Chinese is the language spoken by the largest population in
the world.
- Chinese is one of the few languages which remain pictographic.
Chinese calligraphy is a form of art.
- Chinese is named one of the four "crucial languages"
for Americans.
- With the largest population and the fastest growing economy,
China has among the greatest potential as a market for U.S. goods.
- Taking Chinese not only satisfies a language requirement in
the JCU Core Curriculum, but it could be the greatest asset to
anyone's career background.
Learning Chinese is not as hard
as you think!
Americans and Chinese have many
cultural ties!
- Culturally, politically, and geographically, China serves
as a link to other East Asian nations.
- China sees the U.S. as an emerging and very important political
partner. For that reason, it promotes a strong transpacific communication
by sponsoring study exchanges and research visits for Americans
each year in many cities.
- In this era of post-Communist rule, China is attempting to
restructure itself politically, economically, and culturally.
- The U.S. is actively promoting a healthy relationship with
China, both politically and academically.
The University Core Curriculum
and Foreign Language:
- Two semesters of a foreign language are a required part of
the humanities and liberal arts core curriculum at John Carroll
University. Why not choose Chinese? (For further information
on the core, please see the most current Undergraduate Bulletin.)
Chinese and your career
- Chinese is important for art history, business, diplomacy,
engineering, humanities, law, philosophy, political science,
technology (including computer science), and religious studies
majors, as well as for students intending to pursue a graduate
degree in one of the natural sciences.
- A knowledge of Chinese is can be extremely useful for future
scientists and engineers.
- Are you considering majoring in Business? Chinese is an excellent
choice for Business majors wishing to tap into the as-of-yet
unsaturated markets in many Asian countries.
- There are many marketing and other business exchange opportunities
in China and other Asian countries. Many businesses are eager
to engage in import/export with the U.S.
Examples of Interdisciplinary Studies
for Students of Chinese:
- Double Major (2 languages , or 1 language + 1 other discipline)
- East
Asian Studies
- Educational
Certification
- Humanities Program
- International Business
- International
Studies, a Program jointly sponsored by the Departments
of Classical and Modern Languages and Cultures, -- and Economics,
History, Political Science, Art History and Humanities, Communications,
English, Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Sociology
- Modern
European Studies
- Modern
Languages & Cultures & International Economics -
CHINESE
- World Literature
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